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Sticks & Stones
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Some organizations have the latest and greatest software for prioritizing projects; some don’t. A project management veteran who helped start her credit card company’s PMO from scratch shares her experiences in meeting the challenges. [8 min.]
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Methods & Means
PARACHUTE PROJECTS
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Kathleen Ryan O'Connor
(July 2, 2009)
When you're catapulted into an ongoing project, the situtation is often volatile, potential minefields abound, and there isn't much time to ramp up and get the existing team on your side. Revamping plans and schedules is almost always critical, but rarely sufficient. Here are seven best practices to hit the ground running.
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Opinion
FOOLISH CONSISTENCY
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George Pitagorsky, PMP
(July 2, 2009)
The ability to balance consistency and flexibility is a significant factor in achieving success on dynamic, complex projects. Methodologies, standards and procedures must be adapted in a way that promotes — and sustains — optimal performance in a variety of changing conditions.
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Tools
GARTNER IDENTIFIES PPM LEADERS, TRENDS
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Projects@Work
(June 25, 2009)
Gartner’s 2009 Magic Quadrant report surveys the state of PPM in a challenging economy, evaluating 19 technology providers, naming six “leaders” and addressing some emerging market trends.
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Case Studies
PORTFOLIOS OF CARE
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Kathleen Ryan O'Connor
(June 29, 2009)
With the cost, quality and complexity of healthcare under a national microscope these days, some hospitals are already realizing critical improvements by implementing project portfolio management, thanks to niche solutions designed specifically for their needs.
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Features
STANDARDS AND STANDS
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Kathleen Ryan O'Connor
(June 29, 2009)
A Gartner research director’s critique of the Project Management Institute’s recently released portfolio and program management standards engages practitioners, vendors and consultants.
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Sponsored Announcements and Special Offers
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